The three-year deadline had passed in the blink of an eye, yet it had also seemed as long as eternity.
Within the Star Sea Realm, all things revived, brimming with vitality.
Yet the traces of that great war had gradually been erased by Time Light.
One day.
As the first ray of morning light pierced the clouds.
And shone upon the ancient, solemn gates of the Heaven Suppression Sect, an unprecedented ripple silently descended beyond the mountain.
Upside Down True Being was cultivating in seclusion within his quiet chamber when he suddenly sensed an aura surging between heaven and earth—both familiar and unfamiliar.
He abruptly opened his eyes, a sharp light flashing within them. His figure instantly transformed into a streak of light and shot toward the mountain gates.
"Fellow Daoist Xu? Is that you?!"
Upside Down True Being's voice carried disbelief and barely concealed excitement.
When he saw the figure in azure robes standing before the mountain gates, all his doubts instantly vanished.
Xu Qing smiled faintly.
That smile held both the detachment of one beyond worldly affairs and the joy of reuniting with an old friend.
"Brother Upside Down, I trust you've been well."
Upside Down True Being looked deeply moved. "After so long, I thought you—"
"Hahaha." Xu Qing laughed. "The three-year deadline has arrived. By the customs of my hometown, it was time for me to return."
Upside Down True Being could not help but smile. "That is certainly an interesting custom."
After exchanging pleasantries.
Xu Qing took two dazzling clusters of light from his sleeve. They were the Immortal Sources concealed within the South Pole Longevity Great Emperor.
"These two portions of Immortal Source were left behind by the South Pole Longevity Great Emperor. I have taken two to give to you, True Being. I